Overview

Geospatial Science & Technology degree at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt is critical to solving some of the world's greatest challenges, as well as local problems like sea-level rise, emergency preparedness, and providing health services. The size and complexity of the data involved are second only to genetics data. The data and methods involved require experts that are trained in geospatial skills and how to apply these skills to other disciplines.

Careers

The program’s objectives are to prepare students for the following careers:

Geographic Information System (GIS) Analysts and Specialists
Remote Sensing Analysts
Cartographers
Photogrammetrists
Geographers

Programme Structure

Learning Outcomes

Apply geospatial information and technology to understanding the spatial and temporal aspects of social and equity issues and create potential approaches to improving these issues.
Analyze human impacts on the physical, biological, and/or cultural world, and develop and implement geospatial projects.
Seek out original and secondary sources of spatial and aspatial information necessary to understand complex environmental and social issues.
Use critical thinking skills and apply measurable criteria to evaluate contemporary spatial decision-making.
Communicate with the public and professionals concerning environmental and social issues.
Create professional maps, posters, reports, and articles containing a variety of spatial and aspatial information.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arcata, United States

Disciplines

Geography Geographical Information Systems (GIS) View 167 other Bachelors in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Apply Online at Cal State Apply

Submit the Certification of Financial Support along with a Bank Statement

Submit Official Transcripts of Academic Records (Translated to English)

Send Proof of English Proficiency

Send a photocopy of your passport

Transfer Students (only if transferring from a U.S. school) should fill out the International Student Transfer Form

Submit Student Consent for Release of Information if you are an agent submitting an application on behalf of the student.

A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on high school coursework

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8824 USD / year

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Out-of-State

8824 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

8824 USD / year

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Living costs

Arcata

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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